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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.89, 6,350.87 and 2,714.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.89, 6,350.87 and 2,714.57 is: 3,746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.89 : 6,350.87 = 2,714.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.89/6,350.87 = 2,714.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.89x = 6,350.87 × 2,714.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.89x = 17,239,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,883.48/4,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.26

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